1 Rudolf Nureyev Born in Russia, he was a soloist for the Kirov Ballet at 20 and later broke into film.
2 Mikhail Baryshnikov One of the greatest ballet dancers of all time, and many critics consider him the best.
3 Fred Astaire And Ginger Rogers They made dancing appealing to the masses during rather prudish times.
4 Joaquin Cortes He cemented Flamenco dancing's place in popular culture.
5 Michael Jackson An innovator who was primarily self-taught and designed new dance moves.
6 Sylvie Guillem She has re-shaped the popular image of the ballerina.
7 Gene Kelly One of the top stars and greatest innovators during Hollywood's golden musical age.
8 Josephine Baker Her exotic charm and dance talents were a perfect combination.
9 Martha Graham Known as the mother of modern dance.
10 Vaslav Nijinsky: Ballet star known for appearing to defy gravity with magnificent leaps.
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